Bulova Debuts First Pure 24-Karat Gold Watch
Just in time for the holiday season, Bulova recently debuted a first-of-its-kind watch that any timepiece aficionado would love to have in his or her collection.
The timepiece is the world's first-ever watch made with pure 24-karat gold and is the first edition in Bulova's new Joseph Bulova Collection — a group of watches that represents the highest level of watchmaking achievement. With a suggested retail value of $42,000, this watch, which earned WatchPro's Innovative Watch of the Year award, is the most expensive timepiece Bulova has ever produced.
"WatchPro is one of the leading authorities on the watch industry, and to have The Joseph Bulova First Edition 24-Karat Gold Timepiece recognized in such a way is very important to Bulova," Bulova president Gregory Thumm told us.
"It's also very appropriate because our founder, for whom the collection is named, had an unwavering dedication to innovation. This watch is a true testament to a legacy of excellence in design and engineering that continues to be centrally important to the company today."
The unprecedented use of 24-karat gold isn't the only special aspect of this watch. The piece was constructed in a "unique capsule form, with bezel, case and caseback anchored together with light and durable grade-5 titanium components to form an integral case. A separate sub-bezel, designed as part of the case, keeps the watch secure with a series of specially designed bumpers to deflect shocks and holds a sapphire crystal with more than five layers of anti-reflective coating." The strap design is also registered for patent. It was engineered for strength and security by combining two material layers — an alligator strap and a 316L stainless steel mesh bracelet.
"The watch is designed to be the ultimate status item for the gold connoisseur. It would be a conversation piece based on engineering alone, but the look is extremely distinctive — sophisticated with strong sport lines, superior finish and meticulous detailing," Thumm told us.
"In addition, we've designed it to be exceptionally wearable and comfortable, with such features as the unique two-layer strap, which is engineered to maximize flexibility and comfort."
Given its uniqueness and special features, this piece is not meant for the average watch wearer.
"We designed the watch for someone who appreciates, not only extraordinary engineering and quality, but impeccable styling and fine timekeeping. The 26-jewel automatic movement of each watch has been certified as a chronometer by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC). This is a serious timepiece, and, as an unprecedented manufacturing accomplishment, it is a timekeeping essential for the true connoisseur," Thumm told us.
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